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Consider the following pairs:

Objects in space

Description

  1. 1.Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space
  2. 2.Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically
  3. 3.Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. Only one

Cepheids are variable stars known for their periodic brightening and dimming, which is used to measure cosmic distances. Nebulae are indeed vast interstellar clouds of dust and gas, often sites of star formation. Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of radiation, formed from the core collapse of massive stars. Therefore, only the description for pulsars is accurate as presented in the context of the options provided.

Source: UPSC gs1 2023

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